Plant Manager

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• Posted: May 13,2026
• Salary: $12,000
  
  

Skywater is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a single-site plastics processing facility. This role is responsible for driving operational consistency, building team accountability, and leading a group of functional managers across production, maintenance, and warehouse functions. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can step into a developing environment and create structure, accountability, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of department managers across production, maintenance, warehouse, and lab
• Drive operational consistency and align plant performance with company standards
• Rebuild and reinforce a culture of accountability, communication, and execution
• Oversee daily plant operations, including production output, staffing, and resource allocation
• Make real-time decisions on staffing, vendors, and operational priorities
• Ensure product quality meets customer expectations, particularly for rotational molding applications
• Partner with executive leadership to implement improvements and long-term operational strategy
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally managing managers or multiple functions
• Background in plastics or general manufacturing and industrial operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change or operational improvement
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to act independently and drive outcomes
• Working knowledge of plant operations, including production, maintenance, and basic financial metrics